Experience

Five Towns College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Financial Aid

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  • Oversee all administrative functions related to federal and state financial aid, including student loans, PELL grants, TAP grants, Veterans benefits and Federal Work Study • Reconcile all federal aid on a weekly and monthly basis • Administer the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process for both federal and state aid • Co-chair of the Enrollment Management Taskforce • Managing a $3.4 million scholarship program • Developing policies and procedures in support of student and institutional goals and objectives • Member of several committees including President’s Administrative Council, Institutional Council, Undergraduate Academic Standards Committee, Middle States Steering Committee, and Disciplinary Committee Show less



Career Education Corporation

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Director of Student Finance

  • Dec 2009 - Aug 2014

  • Assisted in the oversight of financial aid operations of up to 41 campuses• Trained all levels of college personnel in areas of student financial aid and compliance and implemented preventative measures to ensure that colleges’ operations were in compliance.• Created the financial aid structure for new programs; proficient in funding various academic calendars• Served as an internal resource to provide guidance and assistance in interpreting and executing federal and corporate guidelines• Evaluated and provided effective feedback to campuses on strategies for improving packaging rates, DSO, bad debt and past due cash• Acted as an effective liaison between a Central Processing Center and campuses Show less

• Regional Director of Student Finance - Transitional Division

  • Jul 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Managed five campuses concurrently within the Transitional Division during teach out phase in addition to maintaining the role and responsibilities of Director of Student Finance at McIntosh College



McIntosh College

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Financial Aid

  • Oct 2006 - Jul 2008

  • Developed and trained a cohesive professional team of Financial Aid Advisors in processing aid and providing excellent customer service.• Monitored Financial Aid Department operations to ensure the campus remained in compliance with all federal, state, accreditation and corporate regulations regarding processing of federal and state aid.• Directed and monitored daily operations of the Financial Aid Department to ensure established processes and procedures were implemented and executed to provide for timely processing of student financial aid• Disseminated information on federal and state regulation changes and/or updates to all key managers and departments • Ensured campus was prepared for all audits by implementing corrective action plans based upon quality assurance reviews, internal and external audits to reduce risk of audit findings.• Responsible for the development of department budget and goals • Created and implemented department and interdepartmental policies and procedures• Determined and counseled new and continuing students for financial aid eligibility Show less

• Financial Planning Manager

  • Jul 2004 - Sep 2006

  • Assisted in directing and monitoring daily operations of the Financial Aid Department to ensure established processes and procedures were implemented and executed to provide for timely processing of student financial aid• Conducted semester file audits to ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and corporate guidelines and regulations • Effectively managed the goals of subordinates, as well as implemented a structured repackaging process which resulted in higher packaging rates and lower past due cash. • Determined and counseled new and continuing students for financial aid eligibility• Organized and facilitated workshops and developed office publications • Trained, coached and assisted in evaluating financial aid staff• Developed and established a motivational environment through team building to provide the highest level of service to all customers, both internal and external Show less

• Financial Aid Officer

  • Feb 2003 - Jun 2004

  • Determined and counseled new and continuing students for financial aid eligibility• Audited student files to determine packaging status• Ensured financial aid was awarded accurately and complied with federal and state regulations• Conducted financial aid overviews and assisted with financial aid forms• Trained new employees on all area of financial aid and related software• Organized and facilitated financial aid workshops